Marts14 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 My wife and I are wanting the dream move to Australia. However I have Ankylosing Spondylitis. I have read alot of old threads and wondered if there is anyone with recent experiences of obtaining a visa with this condition or similar conditions and if so, how hard it was. I am 39, in an active job. I have run 3 marathons in the last 4 years. I dont see a consultant anymore as I was dischanged. I manage my condition with fitness and healthy living. I dont take any medication apart from pain killers once in a while. However I do have AS and for example cannot touch my toes! I would be really interested to know if anyone has still obtained a perm visa under similar circumstances as I am unable to get excited we will achieve our family dream and worried AS will result in a refusal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristle Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I have AS but my medical was 4 years ago so not sure if things have changed. I was 47 at the time and you can do way more than I ever did (even when I was half your age). If you can show that you are active and taking limited medication you should be OK. My medical was referred before the visa was granted so expect that to happen but I wouldn't worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I'm sure you will be fine. It may be worth getting a letter from your GP to take to the medical just stating you haven't seen a specialist in a long while. Like Bristle said it sounds like you are healthier than most of us on here. Personally I would contact @george Lombard as he is the expert when it comes to visas with medical conditions, he will be very honest with you and tell you whether you have a chance or not. I can't see it being a problem but I'm not an expert. Please let us know how you go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marts14 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 I have AS but my medical was 4 years ago so not sure if things have changed. I was 47 at the time and you can do way more than I ever did (even when I was half your age). If you can show that you are active and taking limited medication you should be OK. My medical was referred before the visa was granted so expect that to happen but I wouldn't worry too much. Thank you for your quick reply.... its quite stressful knowing our sucess basically will come down to my medical! when you say you were referred, what does that mean and what happened next (if you dont mind me asking!) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marts14 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 I'm sure you will be fine. It may be worth getting a letter from your GP to take to the medical just stating you haven't seen a specialist in a long while. Like Bristle said it sounds like you are healthier than most of us on here. Personally I would contact @george Lombard as he is the expert when it comes to visas with medical conditions, he will be very honest with you and tell you whether you have a chance or not. I can't see it being a problem but I'm not an expert. Please let us know how you go on. Thank you Pom Queen! - Is @george Lombard a twitter contact? if so, i will certainly make contact, thank you. i have found one on twitter... its a man holding a pot plant... would that be him?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristle Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Thank you for your quick reply.... its quite stressful knowing our sucess basically will come down to my medical! when you say you were referred, what does that mean and what happened next (if you dont mind me asking!) - Basically, if anything is detected during the medical or you have a pre-existing condition you will be referred so that your condition can be further assessed by Immigration. They will then evaluate the cost of ongoing medical treatment should you need it. As The Pom Queen said I had a letter from my doctor giving an overview of treatment and, like you, that I was on minimal medication and had not seen a consultant for some time. This was added to my medical. I had to wait about 3 months for the referral but did not need to do anything further. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marts14 Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 Basically, if anything is detected during the medical or you have a pre-existing condition you will be referred so that your condition can be further assessed by Immigration. They will then evaluate the cost of ongoing medical treatment should you need it. As The Pom Queen said I had a letter from my doctor giving an overview of treatment and, like you, that I was on minimal medication and had not seen a consultant for some time. This was added to my medical. I had to wait about 3 months for the referral but did not need to do anything further. Thank you! - I will get and appointment with my GP asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeronHou Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 On 06/03/2017 at 22:53, Marts14 said: Thank you! - I will get and appointment with my GP asap @Marts14May I know how is your progress?? As I am also AS patient and trying to apply 190. I am really worried as I was previously put on adalimumab and I was abstain from the medication for 2 years due to remission. I really hope someone could provide me some advice. Thank you so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsan Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Its a bit of an old thread - but you might get some response. I have AS and was granted 190 with VIC 4 years ago - no problems whatsoever. I mentioned that i was still on minor NSAID's and the doc doing the medical made a note of it,.but thats the only time its been mentioned ever. As long as its not seen as a potential high cost to Aus you will be fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeronHou Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Thanks @kevsan I hope I could make it though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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